Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting
Drain cleaning and hydro jetting for clogged drains, slow drains, sewer backups and stubborn buildup in Dubuque, Iowa and the surrounding Tri-State Area.
What this service includes
Whether you have a clogged drain, a slow drain or a sewer line that keeps backing up, drain cleaning is about more than opening the clog for the moment. The goal is to identify the restriction, choose the right cleaning method and restore dependable flow without unnecessary work. Horky’s Plumbing provides drain and sewer cleaning in Dubuque and the surrounding Tri-State Area for kitchen drains, bathroom drains, floor drains and main sewer line stoppages. High-pressure water jetting, often called hydro jetting or sewer jetting, can be used when grease, sludge or heavy buildup calls for a more thorough cleaning.
How we approach a drain problem
A drain that keeps clogging may have a different problem than a one-time stoppage. We start with what the drain is doing, where the backup is occurring and whether the problem has happened before. Mechanical drain cleaning can clear many blockages. Hydro jetting may be appropriate when grease, sludge or other buildup inside the drain or sewer line needs a more thorough cleaning.
Common reasons to call
- Slow drains or drains that keep clogging
- Clogged or backed-up main sewer lines
- Grease, sludge and accumulated buildup
- Roots or debris that restrict flow
- Preventive drain and sewer cleaning for problem lines
Examples of the work
The photos below show examples of the type of equipment and work involved with this service. For completed local jobs, see the Horky’s Plumbing projects linked below.



Recent Horky’s Plumbing work
Questions customers ask
Why does the same drain keep clogging?
Recurring clogs can point to buildup, roots, a restriction or another condition farther down the line. The next step depends on where and how often the problem returns.
When might a camera inspection help?
A camera inspection can be useful when a line repeatedly backs up or when the condition and location of a problem are not clear from drain cleaning alone.
